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For Immediate Release
Friday, May 19, 2006
Contact: Sherley Cesar
Office of Commissioner Michelle Spence-Jones
T: 305-300-7331
E: scesar@miamigov.com

City of Miami Holds First Annual
Toussaint L’Ouveture Birthday Celebration

(Miami, Florida) - Join Mayor Manny Diaz, Commissioner Michelle Spence-Jones, Commissioner Joe Sanchez and Congressman Kendrick Meek to celebrate Haitian Heritage Month in honoring the birth of Toussaint L’Ouverture in Little Haiti on Saturday, May 20, 2006.The procession begins at 11:00 a.m. on 61st Street and NW 2nd Avenue and end at the for a birthday celebration at 6135 North Miami Avenue. The birthday party celebration will follow the procession from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This year’s theme is “Celebrating the Past, Building the Future”. This event is free and open to the public.

Public is encouraged to come out and enjoy a day filled with activities, performances, traditional Haitian food and more.

Participants in the procession include: Haitian based organizations, members from Muslim Mosque # 29, elected officials, Miami Edison High school Band, City of Miami Police Department and City of Miami Fire-Rescue. Other talent participating in the day’s festivities include Top-Vice, Sosyete Koukouy Dance Troup, Mecca AKA Grimo, and the brant sounds of RARA Lakay band.

Organizations participating in the celebration include City of Miami Film, Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Miami Parks and Recreation, NET offices, Miami-Dade County and Miami-Dade County Public schools.

WHO:      Mayor Manny Diaz, Commissioner Michelle Spence-Jones, Commissioner Joe Sanchez and Congressman Kendrick Meek

WHAT:   First Annual Toussaint L’Ouverture Birthday Celebration

WHEN:   Saturday, May 20, 2006, 11:00 a.m.

WHERE:  61st Street and NW 2nd Avenue to end at the Freedom Garden 6135 North Miami Avenue

CONTACT: Sherley Cesar at 305-300-7331